Nerstrand Charter School

Nerstrand Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Nerstrand Charter School District, located in Nerstrand, Minnesota. This public charter school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and predominantly white student population.

Nerstrand Charter School consistently outperforms the state average on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III) in both math and reading, with 72.73% of students proficient or better in math and 54.55% in reading, compared to the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.6 to 1 suggests a high level of individual attention and support for students. However, the school's student population is predominantly white at 96.04%, which may indicate a need to focus on increasing diversity and representation.

While Nerstrand Charter School excels academically, it also serves a significant portion of students from lower-income households, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 26.73%. This socioeconomic factor is an important consideration when analyzing the school's performance and ensuring equitable access to resources and support for all students, regardless of their background.